1.Bibliometric visualization analysis of research literature of Angelica sinensis at home and abroad from 2012 to 2022 based on CiteSpace
Feifei LIU ; Liping CHEN ; Yan ZHONG ; Rong WANG ; Wenbin LI
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(2):88-95
Objective Based on the visualization graph analysis of the research hotspots of Angelica sinensis, predict the future research trends, and provide references for the next step of Angelica sinensis research. Methods Chinese and English literatures on Angelica sinensis collected from CNKI, WanFang, VIP and Web of Science from 2012 to 2022 were retrieved. CiteSpace 6.1.R6 software was used to perform visualization econometrics analysis on the number of publications, authors, institutions, journals, keywords and other topics. Results
2.Expression characteristics of placental steroidogenic enzymes in preeclampsia
Zixi CHEN ; Guotai SUN ; Haining JIAO ; Fenfen XIANG ; Zhengrong ZHONG ; Rong WU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(6):1082-1090
ObjectiveTo investigate the expression patterns of key steroidogenic enzymes (CYP11A1, HSD3B1, and CYP19A1) in placental tissues from preeclampsia (PE) patients and evaluate their potential as biomarkers for PE. MethodsA case-control study was conducted using placental tissues from PE patients (PE group, n=3) and normotensive pregnant women (control group, n=3). RNA sequencing was performed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs), followed by validation of target gene expression using Western blot, qRT-PCR, and immunohistochemistry. Steroid hormone levels in placental tissues and serum were measured by ELISA. Spearman correlation analysis was used to assess associations between protein expression and clinical parameters, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of target genes for PE. ResultsThe results showed that 501 DEGs (P<0.05 and |Log2Fold Change| >1) were identified in PE placental tissues, with KEGG enrichment analysis revealing significant involvement in steroid hormone biosynthesis pathways. Compared with the control group, PE placental tissues exhibited significantly decreased protein and mRNA expression of HSD3B1 and CYP19A1 (P<0.01), while CYP11A1 expression was upregulated (P<0.05). Serum estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) levels were significantly reduced in the PE group (P<0.01), whereas testosterone (T) levels were elevated (P<0.05). Correlation analysis demonstrated that CYP11A1 expression was positively associated with systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) (P<0.01), but negatively correlated with placental growth factor (PLGF) (P<0.01). Conversely, HSD3B1 and CYP19A1 expression showed inverse correlations with these clinical parameters (P<0.01). ROC analysis revealed that CYP11A1, HSD3B1, and CYP19A1 each had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.778 for predicting PE, with 95%CI ranging from 0.614 to 0.942 (P=0.004). The sensitivity was 94.4%, and the specificity was 66.7%. ConclusionThese findings suggest that dysregulated expression of steroidogenic enzymes in PE placental tissues contributes to hormonal imbalance, thereby playing a role in PE pathogenesis. Furthermore, CYP11A1, HSD3B1, and CYP19A1 may serve as potential diagnostic biomarkers for PE.
3.Design, synthesis and anti-Alzheimer's disease activity evaluation of cinnamyl triazole compounds
Wen-ju LEI ; Zhong-di CAI ; Lin-jie TAN ; Mi-min LIU ; Li ZENG ; Ting SUN ; Hong YI ; Rui LIU ; Zhuo-rong LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):150-163
19 cinnamamide/ester-triazole compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their anti-Alzheimer's disease (AD) activity. Among them, compound
4.Mechanism of action of Qingjie Huagong decoction reducing inflammatory response of acute pancreatitis based on PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway
Xiao-dong ZHU ; Min-chao FENG ; Kun-rong LIU ; Ying BAN ; Pan SU ; Chuan-feng XUAN ; Xiao-yi HUANG ; De-wen LI ; Xi-ping TANG ; Guo-zhong CHEN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(5):978-984
Aim To explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Qingjie Huagong decoction in modulating PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway in inflammatory response of acute pancreatitis(AP)mice.Methods Twenty-four mice were randomly divided into Blank group,Model group,Ustekin group,and Qingjie Hua-gong decoction group,with six mice in each group.The AP model was prepared by using rain frogin.Serum α-AMS,PNLP,IL-1β,IL-6,IL-8,IL-18,and TNF-α lev-els were detected by ELISA;the pancreatic pathology was detected by HE staining;the expressions of PI3K,AKT,and NF-κB-related proteins and mRNAs were de-tected by immunohistochemistry,Western blot,and RT-qPCR.Results Compared with the blank group,the model group showed obvious pathological damage to the pancreas,with significantly higher serum α-AMS,PN-LP,IL-1β,IL-6,IL-8,IL-18,and TNF-α levels(P<0.01),and significantly higher levels of PI3K,AKT,and NF-κB-related proteins and mRNA expression(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,both the Qingjie Huagong decoction group and the ustekin group improved the histopathological changes in the pancreas of AP mice,decreased the serum α-AMS,PNLP,IL-1β,IL-6,IL-8,IL-18,and TNF-α levels,and down-reg-ulated the expression levels of pancreatic PI3K,AKT,NF-κB-related proteins and mRNA(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion Qingjie Huagong decoction may inhibit the inflammatory response and protect pancreat-ic tissues by regulating the expression of PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway.
5.Laparoscopic subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis versus laparoscopic total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for slow transit constipation: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Yang LUO ; Taotao HOU ; Yifei MU ; Chundi MIAO ; Tingyue GONG ; Jun QIN ; Dongyang WANG ; Dawei SONG ; Hao LI ; Shaolan QIN ; Rong CUI ; Tingfeng WANG ; Ming ZHONG ; Minhao YU
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(12):1426-1433
Objective:To compare postoperative anal function recovery between laparoscopic subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis and laparoscopic total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for slow transit constipation.Methods:This multicenter retrospective cohort study enrolled patients meeting the following criteria: (1) severe constipation symptoms (<2 bowel movements/week), absent or insignificant defecation urge, abdominal distension, requiring laxatives to maintain bowel movements or laxatives being ineffective; (2) constipation symptoms for over 5 years, ineffective after >2 years of medical treatment, with strong desire for surgery; (3) significantly prolonged colon transit time (>72 hours) without significant gastric or small intestinal transit dysfunction; (4) no organic colonic lesions confirmed by colonoscopy and abdominal CT. Exclusion criteria: (1) patients undergoing open surgery; (2) exclusion of outlet obstruction constipation (e.g., rectocele, rectal prolapse, puborectalis spasm) by functional defecation MRI; (3) comorbid psychiatric disorders; (4) missing clinical data or loss to follow-up (postoperative follow-up <24 months). Based on these criteria, clinical and follow-up data were collected from 220 patients who underwent either laparoscopic subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis (LSC group, n = 115) or laparoscopic total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (LTC group, n = 105) for slow transit constipation between January 2013 and December 2022. Subjective anal function (Constipation Severity Score and Wexner Fecal Incontinence Score) and objective anal function (positive rate of rectoanal inhibitory reflex [RAIR] and anorectal manometry) were observed preoperatively and at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Results:No significant differences were found in baseline characteristics between the two groups (all P >0.05). All surgeries were completed successfully without major significant complications. Subjective anal function assessment: At 24 months postoperatively, Constipation Severity Scores decreased significantly compared to preoperative scores in both groups [LSC group: (25.2±2.8) vs. (2.9±1.8), P <0.001; LTC group: (25.8±2.9) vs. (2.8±1.9), P<0.001]. No significant differences were found between the groups at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively (all P>0.05). Wexner Fecal Incontinence Scores at 24 months were significantly lower than those at 6 months in both groups [LSC group: (12.9±1.8) vs. (3.9±2.5), P<0.001; LTC group: (12.6±1.8) vs. (5.4±2.4), P<0.001]. Although no significant difference was found at 6 months ( P = 0.190), the LSC group had significantly lower Wexner scores than the LTC group at 12 and 24 months postoperatively (both P < 0.001). Objective anal function assessment: (1) Positive RAIR rate: Preoperative positive RAIR rates were 33.0% (38/115) in the LSC group and 25.7% (27/105) in the LTC group ( P > 0.05). At 24 months, positive rates increased significantly in both groups [LSC: 66.1% (76/115); LTC: 63.8% (67/105)] compared to preoperative rates (both P<0.001), but no significant differences were found between groups at 6, 12, and 24 months (all P>0.05). (2) Resting pressure (RP) and squeeze pressure (SP): No significant differences were found in preoperative RP and SP between groups (all P>0.05). The LSC group had significantly higher RP and SP than the LTC group at 6 and 12 months postoperatively (all P<0.05), but no significant differences were found at 24 months ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Both laparoscopic subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis and laparoscopic total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis are safe for patients with slow transit constipation. However, laparoscopic subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis offers superior postoperative anal function recovery.
6.Ursolic acid down-regulates ANXA6 and inhibits breast cancer cell growth and metastasis
Jiawen QIAN ; Zhengrong ZHONG ; Fenfen XIANG ; Mengzhe ZHANG ; Guotai SUN ; Rong WU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(5):686-696
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of ursolic acid (UA) in inhibiting the growth and metastasis of breast cancer MDA-MB-231 (“231”) cells by downregulating ANXA6.Methods:This study conducted relevant in vitro cytology and molecular biology experiments in the Department of Clinical Laboratory and Central Laboratory of Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from February 2023 to August 2024. Human breast cancer 231 cells were cultured in vitro, and the effects of different concentrations of UA on the proliferation and invasion and metastasis of 231 cells were detected by CCK-8 and Transwell assays. Western Blot was used to detect the effect of UA on the expression of ANXA6 and invasion and metastasis-related proteins MMP9, β-catenin and N-cadherin in 231 cells. The 231 cells that interfered with and overexpressed ANXA6 were constructed by lentivirus transfection to generate stable ANXA6 interfering and overexpressing 231 cells, which were divided into 231/KD-ANXA6 group, 231/KD-NC group, 231/OE-ANXA6 group, and 231/OE-NC group. CCK-8 assay and Transwell assay were used to detect the proliferation activity, invasion and metastasis ability of 231 cells after interference and overexpression of ANXA6 and the effect of UA on the proliferation ability of 231 cells after interference and overexpression of ANXA6. Western Blot and RT-PCR assays were used to detect the expression of invasion and migration biomarkers such as MMP9, β-catenin, and N-cadherin in 231 cells after interference and overexpression of ANXA6. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression level of ANXA6 in breast cancer tissues, and the relationship between ANXA6 expression and clinicopathological features and prognosis of breast cancer was analyzed.Results:The CCK-8 assay results showed that compared with the control group (0 μmol/L UA, 100.00%±7.37%), the proliferative activity of 231 cells at UA concentrations of 2.5, 5, 10, 20 and 40 μmol/L (90.23%±1.76%, t=2.24, P<0.05; 85.19%±4.23%, t=3.02, P<0.05; 65.45%±0.35%, t=8.11, P<0.01; 37.79%±0.98%, t=14.50, P<0.001; 18.18%±0.15%, t=19.23, P<0.001) were significantly decreased. Furthermore, UA (10, 15, 20 μmol/L) inhibited the invasion and metastasis ability of 231 cells; Western Blot assay showed that compared with the control group (0 μmol/L UA), the protein expressions of MMP9 (1.07±0.03 vs 0.99±0.11, t=1.27, P>0.05), β-catenin (1.21±0.01 vs 0.99±0.07, t=5.47, P<0.05), N-cadherin (1.05±0.09 vs 0.90±0.03, t=2.65, P>0.05) at UA of 10 μmol/L; MMP9 (1.07±0.03 vs 0.79±0.09, t=5.26, P<0.001), β-catenin (1.21±0.01 vs 0.89±0.05, t=10.55, P<0.001), and N-cadherin (1.04±0.09 vs 0.68±0.10, t=4.59, P<0.05) at UA of 15 μmol/L; MMP9 (1.07±0.03 vs 0.52±0.07, t=12.50, P<0.001), β-catenin (1.21±0.01 vs 0.83±0.02, t=24.01, P<0.000 1) and N-cadherin (1.04±0.09 vs 0.49±0.11, t=6.70, P<0.01) at UA of 20 μmol/L. Interfering with ANXA6 inhibits the proliferation, invasion and migration of 231 cells, and overexpression of ANXA6 promotes the proliferation, invasion and migration of 231 cells. Western Blot assay showed that compared with the control group (KD-NC group), the protein expressions of MMP9 (1.07±0.01 vs 0.62±0.16, t=4.86, P<0.01), β-catenin (1.02±0.14 vs 0.64±0.15, t=3.20, P<0.05), N-cadherin (0.98±0.14 vs 0.67±0.12, t=2.85, P<0.05) were decreased expression; Compared with the control group (OE-NC group), the protein expressions of MMP9 (0.54±0.22 vs 1.06±0.08, t=3.90, P<0.05), β-catenin (0.92±0.07 vs 1.06±0.04, t=3.06, P<0.05) and N-cadherin (0.90±0.07 vs 1.06±0.01, t=3.75, P<0.05) were significantly increased. Interference with ANXA6 promoted the inhibitory effect of UA on the proliferation ability of 231 cells ( P<0.05). Overexpression of ANXA6 weakened the inhibitory effect of UA on the proliferation of 231 cells ( P<0.05).The results of immunohistochemistry assay showed that the expression level of ANXA6 in breast cancer tissue was significantly increased, and the expression of ANXA6 was related to tumor size ( P<0.05), but not to age, T stage, N stage, pathological grade, AJCC stage, ER, PR and E-cad. Conclusion:The expression level of ANXA6 in breast cancer tissues is increased, and UA can inhibit the growth, invasion and metastasis of 231 cells by down-regulating the expression of ANXA6.
7.Personalized modification of donor human milk microbiota using mother's own milk: a microbiome profiling study
Yanyu FAN ; Junmei JIANG ; Rong YU ; Renfeng LI ; Xiaoyun ZHONG ; Yan WU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(7):576-583
Objective:To investigate microbial ecology in restored milk (RM) -donor human milk (DHM) supplemented with mother's own milk (MOM)-under varying MOM ratios, incubation temperatures, and durations. Methods:This in vitro controlled study utilized breast milk samples collected from mothers of preterm infants (<37 weeks) admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children between December 2024 and March 2025, including five MOM samples and one DHM sample. Each MOM sample was mixed with DHM at 10% (RM-10 group) or 30% (RM-30 group) volume ratios. Samples were incubated at room temperature (23-26 ℃) and 37 ℃ for 1 h and 4 h, followed by collection. Microbial α-diversity (Chao/Shannon indices), β-diversity (principal co-ordinates analysis), and taxonomic composition (phylum/genus) were analyzed via high-throughput sequencing. Statistical analysis included analysis of variance and the Kruskal-Wallis H test. Results:No statistically significant differences in the Chao index or Shannon index were observed between the RM-10 and RM-30 groups across different incubation times and temperatures ( H or F values=7.61 and 93.20, respectively; both P>0.05). At 37 ℃, the microbial composition of the RM-30 group at both 1 h and 4 h showed no significant difference compared to the initial MOM samples ( R=-0.018, P=0.540), with Firmicutes abundance restored to 65%-90% of the initial MOM level. At room temperature, incubation of the RM-30 group partially restored microbial communities (50%-60%), but induced overgrowth of Proteobacteria (e.g., Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter). Incubation of the RM-10 group at 37 ℃ for 1 h and 4 h also showed no significant difference in microbial composition compared to the initial MOM ( R=-0.004, P=0.442). However, at room temperature, Proteobacteria consistently increased in the RM-10 group samples, and significant differences in microbial composition compared to initial MOM were observed at both 1 h and 4 h ( R=0.179, P=0.027). Conclusion:Under the experimental conditions of this study, preliminary evidence suggests that incubating a blend of DHM and 30% MOM at 37 ℃ for 1 h or 4 h may modulate the microbial composition toward a potentially beneficial profile.
8.Current situation and optimization strategies of long-term care insurance financing and benefit payment in Jiaxing city
Yu-rong JING ; Xin-ning WANG ; Hong-fei ZHU ; Zhong-xin SU ; Ying WANG ; Li LUO
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(1):51-57
Jiaxing city is one of the pilot cities for the Long-term Care Insurance(LTCI)policy in Zhejiang Province.This study examines the current implementation status of Jiaxing's LTCI policy in terms of financing(including financing targets,channels,methods,and standards)and benefit payments(including payment forms,contents,standards,and levels).It summarizes the experiences and challenges encountered during the pilot process.Currently,Jiaxing's LTCI policy has undergone continuous improvement in financing and benefit payment mechanisms.The financing targets now cover both urban and rural residents,and the coverage has expanded from individuals with severe disabilities to include those with severe dementia.The benefit content has been refined,with the introduction of a detailed service project directory and service pricing.For the future,it is recommended to expand the coverage to individuals with moderate disabilities,based on the fund's capacity and sustainability,and to differentiate benefit standards according to the severity of disability.Furthermore,it is suggested to strengthen the responsibilities of employers and individuals,diversify financing channels,and gradually explore an independent financing mechanism for LTCI.A combination of fixed-amount and proportional financing methods should be considered,alongside factors such as intergenerational equity and population aging trends,to establish a scientific and dynamic premium adjustment mechanism.
9.Expert Consensus on the Ethical Requirements for Generative AI-Assisted Academic Writing
You-Quan BU ; Yong-Fu CAO ; Zeng-Yi CHANG ; Hong-Yu CHEN ; Xiao-Wei CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan CHEN ; Zhu-Cheng CHEN ; Rui DENG ; Jie DING ; Zhong-Kai FAN ; Guo-Quan GAO ; Xu GAO ; Lan HU ; Xiao-Qing HU ; Hong-Ti JIA ; Ying KONG ; En-Min LI ; Ling LI ; Yu-Hua LI ; Jun-Rong LIU ; Zhi-Qiang LIU ; Ya-Ping LUO ; Xue-Mei LV ; Yan-Xi PEI ; Xiao-Zhong PENG ; Qi-Qun TANG ; You WAN ; Yong WANG ; Ming-Xu WANG ; Xian WANG ; Guang-Kuan XIE ; Jun XIE ; Xiao-Hua YAN ; Mei YIN ; Zhong-Shan YU ; Chun-Yan ZHOU ; Rui-Fang ZHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(6):826-832
With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GAI)technologies,their widespread application in academic research and writing is continuously expanding the boundaries of sci-entific inquiry.However,this trend has also raised a series of ethical and regulatory challenges,inclu-ding issues related to authorship,content authenticity,citation accuracy,and accountability.In light of the growing involvement of AI in generating academic content,establishing an open,controllable,and trustworthy ethical governance framework has become a key task for safeguarding research integrity and maintaining trust within the academic community.This expert consensus outlines ethical requirements across key stages of AI-assisted academic writing-including topic selection,data management,citation practices,and authorship attribution.It aims to clarify the boundaries and ethical obligations surrounding AI use in academic writing,ensuring that technological tools enhance efficiency without compromising in-tegrity.The goal is to provide guidance and institutional support for building a responsible and sustainable research ecosystem.
10.Epidemiological characteristics and spatiotemporal aggregation of dengue fever in Fujian Province,2011-2023
Mei-rong ZHAN ; Can-ming ZHANG ; Shao-jian CAI ; Zhong-hang XIE ; Sheng-gen WU ; Wu CHEN ; Jian-ming OU ; Wen-jing YE
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(2):200-207
The epidemiological and spatiotemporal clustering characteristics of dengue fever in Fujian Province were ana-lyzed,to provide a scientific basis for dengue fever prevention and control.Descriptive epidemiology,spatial autocorrelation a-nalysis,and spatiotemporal scanning were used to analyze dengue fever cases in Fujian Province from 2011 to 2023.In this peri-od,a total of 3 586 cases of dengue fever were reported in Fujian Province,including 2 360 local cases,1 134 imported cases from abroad,and 92 imported cases from China.Cases were reported in ten prefectures and cities of the province,and 81 out of 88 counties reported cases.Imported cases were reported throughout the year in Fujian Province,but the occurrence of local ca-ses showed clear seasonality.Local cases and domestic imports were concentrated in August to October,whereas overseas im-ports occurred primarily from June to October.The imported cases were mainly from Southeast Asian countries,but a trend of spreading from Southeast Asian countries to South Asia,Africa,the Americas,and other regions,was observed.Spatio-tem-poral clustering of dengue fever was found in Fujian Province(Moran's I value 0.14-0.66,P<0.05),and the high-high ag-gregation areas were distributed primarily in Fuzhou,Quanzhou,and Putian.Spatio-temporal scanning detected three aggrega-tion areas:one main and two secondary.The aggregation time was from the end of July to October,and the distribution was primarily in Fuzhou,Quanzhou,Putian,Zhangzhou,and Xiamen.The distribution of dengue fever in Fujian Province showed clear spatial and temporal clustering from the end of July to October,and the distribution was primarily in Fuzhou,Quanzhou,Putian,Zhangzhou,and Xiamen.For high concentration areas,national health campaigns,mosquito prevention and control,epidemic surveillance,medical personnel training,and other relevant measures could be carried out in advance before local cases appear every year.Reduce local transmission of dengue fever due to importation.

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